Phoenix Office
Tel: (602) 229-5710
Fax: (602) 417-2996

Andrea S. Tazioli

Partner

Andrea Tazioli practices in the areas of White Collar Crime, Government/Internal Investigations and Commercial Litigation. Andrea has significant trial experience and litigation experience in both Federal and State courts. She has defended numerous individuals and corporations charged with white collar and non-white collar offenses. Andrea's recent experience includes the defense of individuals and corporations charged with: Computer Tampering, Fraud; Telemarketing offenses, Drug Offenses; Sex Offenses; Aggravated Assault; Homicide; Domestic Violence Offenses; DUI offenses; and property crimes. She also represents juveniles charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses.

As a result of her defense work, Andrea has assisted individuals, health care companies, tribal entities, and corporate entities with numerous government/internal investigations conducted by state and federal agencies. Her recent experience in government/internal investigations encompasses allegations of financial fraud, health care fraud, SEC violations, environmental violations, immigration violations, and criminal misconduct.

In the commercial litigation context, Andrea assists numerous corporations with the defense of civil forfeiture matters arising from criminal misconduct. She represents corporations and its respective officers in obtaining injunctive relief. Andrea also has significant experience representing individuals and businesses who are victims of criminal offenses.

Legal Services

  • White Collar Crime and Internal Investigations
  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Education and Honors

  • Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2008)
  • Georgetown Law Student Commencement Speaker
  • Pro Bono Pledge Award
  • CALI Award: Family Law
  • Georgetown Law Domestic Violence Clinic (Legal Clinic)
  • Georgetown University (M.A.)

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 2009

Professional and Civic Activities

  • Make-A-Wish Arizona (Board of Directors)
  • Delta Gamma Fraternity Cabinet Member- Regional Collegiate Specialist
  • St. Francis Xavier School Advisory Board Member
  • Maricopa County Bar Association, Criminal Division Co-Chair
  • Federal Bar Association Board Member
  • Suns Charities- Suns 88 Member (2015-2017)
  • The Lodestar Day Resource Center (Board of Directors, 2011–2014)
  • Georgetown Law Admissions (Interviewer)
  • Georgetown University Alumni Club of Phoenix (Member)
  • Georgetown Law: Former Associate Director of Financial Aid; former Special Assistant to the Associate Vice President for Graduate Admissions
  • Volunteer Lawyer's Program (Volunteer Pro-Bono Lawyer)
  • Capital School Home Room Parent (Volunteer)

Professional Recognition

  • Phoenix Business Journal's "40 Under 40" Recipient (2017)

Published Opinion

  • Simpson v. Miller, 241 Ariz. 341, 387 P.3d 1270 (2017)

Publications

06/20/17
"Ethics - FCA, OIG, AKS and other Scary Acronyms: A Discussion about Trends in Government Enforcement"
11th Annual Specialized CLE For In-House Counsel

09/24/15
Arizona's Forfeiture Laws: Why a Borrower's Misconduct Could Prove Costly for Financial Institutions
Financial Institutions Law Alert

05/26/11
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds the Legal Arizona Workers Act
Commercial Litigation Law Alert